Thought for the week: GOD SEEMS ABSENT SOMETIMES… BUT NOT FOR A LACK OF LOVE
Although Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, he stayed where he was for the next two days and did not go to them. (John 11:5-6) Most of us will face the long dark night of the soul when it seems as if God is absent and our prayers are nothing more than wasted breath. God doesn't respond when we want him to respond. His delay in acting seems uncaring. We can feel abandoned and unloved by the God on whom we depend and for whom we seek to live. The mystery of God's actions during those times are known only to him. However, I do know three things. First, I know we can honestly cry out and share our deepest disappointments with our Father -- after all, he gave us life and all that we have is a free gift from him. Second, I know from the story of Lazarus that the God's apparent absence is not based on a lack of love for us. In fact, we are the apple of His eyes… it is upto us to believe it, specially when we face trials & temptations. Third, I know that in the end, Jesus will triumph in us and through us. What is most important then, is the FAITH that is required to give us strength to face those times when God seems absent. Never stop believing in His love for you, cause you are a unique creation of the master’s hand… he cares for you, and knows what’s best… he is near, reach out to him in FAITH! Have a FAITH-filled week ahead! Love n fervent prayers, Irma ------------------------------------- Irma Raymond The Brief: Mid Day Multimedia Ltd Steelmade Indl Estate Marol Maroshi Road Andheri (East), Mumbai 59 Tel: 022 8504895 Fax: 022 8503164 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Smile. It increases your face value! ------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- This mail is generated from http://www.jesusyouth.org To subscribe to this mailing list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe from the list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----------------------------------------------------